Select the instruction given by the nurse to a group of senior citizens attending a class on aging at a senior center that best addresses the normal age-related changes in the skin.
a. Avoid using emollients because of the in-creased elasticity of your skin.
b. Because of the increase in the activity of the sweat glands, you will have to take more baths and use deodorant more often.
c. Even minor cuts will require special atten-tion because of slower healing.
d. As you age, your fingernails and toenails grow more quickly and require more fre-quent cutting to prevent ingrown nails.
Identify the nursing action that is most appropriate for a client who is diagnosed with injury to cranial nerves IX and X after a blow to the head.
a. Use enemas to maintain normal bowel function.
b. Maintain the client in an NPO status.
c. Cover both of the client's eyes with soft eye patches to prevent corneal abrasions.
d. Keep the head of the bed flat for 24 hours after admission.
Select the nursing action that takes highest priority in providing care for a client diagnosed with an organic brain syndrome.
a. Place the client in a group of clients to maintain his social skills.
b. Order foods for the client that are attrac-tive and tasty to maintain nutritional sta-tus.
c. Provide a safe environment to prevent in-jury.
d. Encourage as much self-care as possible to maintain independence.
A 78-year-old client who experiences angina after even minimal activity is treated with medications. Identify the medication mode of action that the nurse would give to best decrease myocardial oxygen consumption and reduce chest pain.
a. Increase preload
b. Reduce afterload
c. Reduce preload
d. Increase contractility
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